Office and Legal Training
The Law Society provides practical courses to help legal professionals improve their administrative skills and knowledge of legal processes.
All courses offer both large and small firms a cost-effective staff development solution of the highest standard. 85% of past students have rated the courses 8 out of 10 or above on their feedback forms.
2012 course dates
To browse 2012 course dates and apply online.
Announcement: Two new courses have been scheduled for 2012. Wills and Probate for Solicitors and Customer Service in a Small Law Firm.
Other resources:
Course overview (including details of topics and prices)Legal Support Training Program 12 week evening course timetable
Who are the courses for?
The courses are open to solicitors and support staff currently working in, or returning to a legal practice or department and/or those new to the area of law or wanting to update their knowledge and skills. Firms with a solicitor member of the Law Society of NSW are eligible for discounts on course fees.
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Courses offered
These courses cover the administrative legal processes and are offered as both online training programs and face-to-face courses. Please note the Legal Secretarial Training Program is now referenced as Legal Support Training.
Online training A range of flexible, interactive online courses with assessments, chat rooms and case studies. | Legal Support Training A range of face-to-face courses with a facilitator that also provide networking opportunities for attendees. |
Online Wills & Probate Course – designed to help students understand how to properly prepare all the documents associated with a Wills and Probate matter. Online Conveyancing Course – with the development of practical skills in mind, this course will help you to understand how to properly prepare all the documents associated with a Conveyancing matter. Should you have any online training enquiries please contact us at
Legal Support Training Handbook – a basic working knowledge of the major areas of practice. | NEW! Wills & Probate Day Course – a practical understanding of Wills & Probate matters and how to administratively support them. Conveyancing Day Course – a practical and basic theoretical guide to conveyancing, this course focuses on the area’s administrative processes. Family Law Day Course – a practical course focusing on administrative and support procedures when dealing with Family Law matters. Customer Service & Telephone Techniques Day Course – an introduction to correct telephone techniques and communications skills in the workplace. LSTP Evening Course – an in-depth overview of the administrative processes involved in major areas of the law Should you have any Legal Support Training enquiries please contact us at lstp@lawsociety.com.au |
Training for rural and regional areas
If you are located in a rural or regional area, or are unable to attend the training venue in Sydney, the Legal Support Training Program may be able to come to you. The courses offered are the Conveyancing Course Day Program and the Customer Service & Telephone Techniques and Course.
This option is suitable for legal support staff who prefer the in depth instruction that formal, face-to-face training provides. For firms it offers the opportunity to save on the costs associated with sending staff to Sydney, whilst ensuring high-quality training.
A minimum of 25 participants is required. This service is provided upon request. The Program will assess each request individually.
For more information please email the Program directly lstp@lawsociety.com.au
CONTACT
- Law Society of NSW
- Level 5, 170 Phillip Street
- Sydney NSW 2000
- DX 362 Sydney
- T: (02) 9926 0255 or
- (02) 9926 0245
- F: (02) 9926 0282
- E: lstp@lawsociety.com.au or
- onlinetraining@lawsociety.com.au
